Rotary Clubof Regina Eastview

building schoolschanging the world

Ripple EffectProgramBuilding Schools...Changing the World

FOR MORE INFORMATION:GORD LEMAISTRE, Chair

Canadian Ripple Effect Committee

Email: glemaistre1@hotmail.comPhone: 807-548-5390

Web: www.rippleeffectprogram.org

@RotaryRipple

Ripple Effect Program

building schoolschanging the world

Ripple EffectProgramThe Continuous & Spreading Results of a Single ActionRotarians and partners changing lives through enhanced educational opportunities for children living in challenging environments.

Make A Donation The Canadian Ripple Effect Committee invites you to become a part of the RIPPLE EFFECT.

Make a Donation Online: www.canadahelps.org/givingpages and look for “Ripple Effect”

Make a Donation By Mail:Cheque payable to: W.C.S. - R.I. District 5550 and state that your donation is for the Ripple Effect Program.

Mail to:PDG Brian Cocks, Treasurer WCS CommitteeR.I. District 5550, Box 3541Melfort, SK S0E 1A0

Tax Receipts will be provided for all donations of $20 or greater.

A Program of District 5550

Rotary World Community

Service

How You Can HelpAny individual or organization may contribute to or participate in this program. Based on their interests, they can choose one or more projects in one or more schools.

• Provide funds in general to support the program

• Provide funds for a specific need (e.g. books, latrines, etc.)

• Fund a project• Go and visit• Inspire others to action• Sponsor a student with a scholarship

What We DoThe Ripple Effect Program is committed to creating a rich learning environment, sustainable schools and the hope for a brighter future for children.

Education improves the lives and outlook of students; then, through “the ripple”, affect those around them, who in turn affect others in ever-widening circles.

This award-winning program is a District 5550 World Community Service Program. It involves many clubs in District 5550 and has expanded into many other Rotary International Districts.

Our History:• More than a 12 year history• Assisted thousands of students• Built or refurbished over 50 schools• Over $1.5 million invested in education

Program Partners• Rotary Clubs• Canadian Rotary Collaboration for

International Development (CRCID)• District 5550 World Community Service

Foundation• The Rotary Foundation (TRF)• Guatemalan Communities• Private Donors & Charitable

Organizations

Building Schools... Changing the World

Program CriteriaGuidelines for choosing a school building project:

• Local financial and other resources are unavailable or inadequate

• The community to be served by the school welcomes the school

• The community is prepared to contribute to the school, financially or in kind

• The host country’s Ministry of Education welcomes the project

• A Rotary Club in the host country is prepared to manage the project

• Teachers are available and prepared to provide advice & support

Additional Project Components could include:

• Building or Renewing School Infrastructure

• Books, School Supplies & Computers• Desks, Shelving, Blackboard &

Whiteboards• Safety & Security Measures• Recreation Equipment• Scholarships

Before

After It Takes So Little To Make A DifferenceDesk = $25 • Supplies = $50Books = $35 • Scholarship = $125 - $500Computer = $600 • Classroom = $12,000

How You Can HelpAny individual or organization may contribute to or participate in this program. Based on their interests, they can choose one or more projects in one or more schools.

• Provide funds in general to support the program

• Provide funds for a specific need (e.g. books, latrines, etc.)

• Fund a project• Inspire others to action• Sponsor a student with a scholarship